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BG54 RLU

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

291,075 mi
Last recorded291,075 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 RLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 291,075 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake disks wearing thin

Pass 11 Sep 2010 273,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise n/s/f indicator bulb starting to change colour

Fail 6 Sep 2010 273,411 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise n/s/f indicator bulb starting to change colour

Pass 4 Sep 2009 200,174 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 200,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 117,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 117,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,758 miles

advise rear nearside tyre getting low on tread

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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BG54 RLU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 107,334 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG54 RLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG54 RLU registered?

BG54 RLU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 9 November 2004.

Is BG54 RLU safe to buy?

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